On the agenda: Mansfield meeting — Data Center (Mar 25)

TOWN OF MANSFIELD

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MEETING
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Received in the Town Clerk’s
Office March 12, 2026 at 2:25pm
by Jennifer C Davis

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PROVISIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 30A §20

TOWN CLERK
BOARD OR COMMITTEE: Planning Board
PLACE OF MEETING: Town Hall Meeting Room 3 A/B and Virtual via GoToWebinar
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Priscilla McGill

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Planning Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room 3 A/B, Virtual via GoToWebinar, and
Broadcast on Mansfield Cable
1. Call to Order
2. 7:00 pm PUBLIC HEARING regarding the application of the Town of Mansfield for a
Special Permit Application pursuant to Bylaw Sections 230-5.5, 230-3.4A, and 230-5.1 for
the use, storage, handling, and/or generation of hazardous materials within a Zone II
Wellhead Protection Area and to allow a change from the originally permitted vegetable oil
to standard weight hydraulic oil, due to failures with the vegetable oil systems at 500 East
Street and 99 Maple Street. The project site is owned by the Town of Mansfield, and is
shown on Assessor’s Map/Lot 031/037 and 030/067, within the Residential 1 (R-1) zone.
3. 7:15 pm PUBLIC HEARING regarding the application of BFS Group LLC for a Special
Permit Application pursuant to Bylaw Sections 230-5.5 for a use change of proposed retail
use, with no expansion of the building footprint, no increase in impervious surface, and
minimal interior modifications at 71 Maple Street. The project site is owned by 71 Maple
Street, LLC, and is shown on Assessor’s Map/Lot 030/085, within the Industrial 2 (I-2) zone.
4. 7:30 pm PUBLIC HEARING to accept public comments on the following proposed
amendment to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaws:
Item 1 – Data Centers: This proposal defines and regulates data centers as a distinct
land use, clarifies that they are not office uses, and limits them to certain zoning districts
by Special Permit with criteria for approval.
5. 7:30 pm PUBLIC HEARING to accept public comments on the following proposed
amendments to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaws: Citizen’s Petition – Proposed
Zoning Map Amendment: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Map
to the extent necessary to rezone from its present classification of Industrial I (I-1) to the
classification of Residence 2 (R-2), the following parcel of land:
Beginning at a point on the North East corner of Assessors Map 11 Lot 29 on the
southerly side of West St., about 470 feet West of Route 140, where the Parcel of
Assessors Map 11, Lot 25 and Parcel Map 11, Lot 29 meet;
Thence running 261.70 westerly along West St. and the northern property line of
Assessors Map 11, Lot 29 meeting at the corner of Assessors Map 11, Lot 62;
Thence running southerly 464.30 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 to a point of
intersection of Map 11, Lots 31, 45, and 29;
Thence running southeasterly 63.48 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 to the
point of intersection of Assessors Map 11, Lots 45, 28, and 29;
Thence running southerly 92.10 feet by the property lines of Map 11, Lots 45 and 28;
Thence running westerly 33.41 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lots 45 and 28 to a
point of intersection with Map 11, Lot 44;
Thence running southerly 407.21 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to a point of
intersection with Assessors Map 11, Lots 43, 28, and 25;
Thence running easterly 456.33 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to the
southeast corner of said lot along the existing I-1 zone line;
Thence running northwesterly 429.57 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to the
point intersecting Map 11, Lot 29 along the existing I-1 zone line;

Thence running northerly 504.58 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 along the
existing I-1 zone line to the point of beginning.
Entire parcel comprised of Assessors Map 11, Lot 28 and most of Assessors Map 11, Lot 29,
approximately 6.58 acres. Or take any action in relation thereto.
6. 7:45 pm CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING regarding the application of 150 Oakland
Owner LLC for a Special Permit and Site Plan Application Modification pursuant to Bylaw
Sections 230-5.5 and 230-5.3 to amend the previously issued Special Permit/Site Plan
Approval to change the use of Building B, which is currently vacant, from 8,500 SF of
commercial use to eight (8) residential units, one (1) of which will be affordable, and to
reconfigure the interior of that building. The project site is owned by MCFA Chocolate
Factory, LP, and is shown on Assessor’s Map 030, Lot 039, within the Industrial 1 (I-1) Zone
7. 8:30 pm CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING regarding the application of Zakary Medeiros
for a Special Permit Modification pursuant to Bylaw Section 230-5.5 at 249 Oakland Street
for a driveway layout change. The project site is owned by Arnold Medeiros Properties LLC
and is shown on Assessor’s Map 030, Lot 136, within the Industrial 2 (I-2) zone.
8. Planning Board Action - Draft Warrant Article to accept the unaccepted portion of Cobb
Street
9. Informal Discussion – Residential Facilities for 55+ (Bill Clemmey)
10. Planning Board Policies & Procedures of the Planning Board with Site Plan Approval and
Special Permit Rules and Regulations and Planning Board Fees
11. Ongoing Planning Board Discussions *placeholder
• Parkway/Transit Oriented Development
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments
o Accessory Dwelling Unit setbacks
• Planning Board Policies & Procedures of the Planning Board with Site Plan Approval
and Special Permit Rules and Regulations, and Planning Board Fees
• Mark Corsillo
o (initiated 1/28/26) - Scenic Road Bylaw (more teeth)
o (initiated 2/25/26) – Bill HD.5686, An Act Establishing the Missing-Middle
Starter Home Development and Home Ownership Program
• Bryan Haworth (initiated 1/28/26) - Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Incentives for
developers to include/construct new units
• Ralph Penney (initiated 12/10/25)
o Loss of Commercial / Business Space in B1, B2, and Downtown Areas
o Adequacy and Intent of First-Floor Commercial Requirements
o Parking as the Primary Driver of Downtown Redevelopment Outcomes
o Employee Parking Expectations and Clarity in the Bylaw
o Use and Interpretation of Density Bonuses and Structured Parking
o Cumulative Impact of Incremental Decisions
o Re-evaluation of Planning Board Policies and Site Plan Review Standards
12. Correspondence and General Business
• Meeting Minutes for February 25, 2026, and March 11, 2026

13. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before this meeting
14. Around the Table
15. Adjournment

Next Planning Board Meeting – April 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. *subject to change

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
The Mansfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at
7:00 pm regarding the application of the Town of Mansfield for a Special Permit Application
pursuant to Bylaw Sections 230-5.5, 230-3.4A, and 230-5.1 for the use, storage, handling, and/or
generation of hazardous materials within a Zone II Wellhead Protection Area and to allow a
change from the originally permitted vegetable oil to standard weight hydraulic oil, due to
failures with the vegetable oil systems at 500 East Street and 99 Maple Street. The project site
is owned by the Town of Mansfield, and is shown on Assessor’s Map/Lot 031/037 and 030/067,
within the Residential 1 (R-1) zone. A complete application is available at the office of the
Planning Department, located at Town Hall, 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, during regular
business hours.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
3/9/26, 3/16/26

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
The Mansfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at
7:15 pm regarding the application of BFS Group LLC for a Special Permit Application pursuant
to Bylaw Sections 230-5.5 for a use change of proposed retail use, with no expansion of the
building footprint, no increase in impervious surface, and minimal interior modifications at
71 Maple Street. The project site is owned by 71 Maple Street, LLC, and is shown on Assessor’s
Map/Lot 030/085, within the Industrial 2 (I-2) zone. A complete application is available at the
office of the Planning Department, located at Town Hall, 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, during
regular business hours.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
3/10/26, 3/17/26

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 40A §5, the Mansfield Planning Board will hold a public
hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to accept public comments on the
following proposed amendment to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaws:
• Item 1 – Data Centers: This proposal defines and regulates data centers as a distinct
land use, clarifies that they are not office uses, and limits them to certain zoning districts
by Special Permit with criteria for approval.
The subject matter of the proposed amendments is as indicated above. The complete text and
maps relative to the proposed amendment is available for inspection during regular business
hours at the Planning Department or the Town Clerk, located at Town Hall, Six Park Row,
Mansfield, MA during regular business hours.
The public is welcome to attend in person in Meeting Room 3 A/B, Mansfield Town Hall, Six
Park Row, Mansfield, MA, and on Mansfield Cable Access.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
3/9/26, 3/16/26

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 40A §5, the Mansfield Planning Board will hold a public
hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to accept public comments on the
following proposed amendments to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaws: Citizen’s Petition –
Proposed Zoning Map Amendment: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning
Map to the extent necessary to rezone from its present classification of Industrial I (I-1) to the
classification of Residence 2 (R-2), the following parcel of land:
Beginning at a point on the North East corner of Assessors Map 11 Lot 29 on the
southerly side of West St., about 470 feet West of Route 140, where the Parcel of
Assessors Map 11, Lot 25 and Parcel Map 11, Lot 29 meet;
Thence running 261.70 westerly along West St. and the northern property line of
Assessors Map 11, Lot 29 meeting at the corner of Assessors Map 11, Lot 62;
Thence running southerly 464.30 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 to a point of
intersection of Map 11, Lots 31, 45, and 29;
Thence running southeasterly 63.48 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 to the
point of intersection of Assessors Map 11, Lots 45, 28, and 29;
Thence running southerly 92.10 feet by the property lines of Map 11, Lots 45 and 28;
Thence running westerly 33.41 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lots 45 and 28 to a
point of intersection with Map 11, Lot 44;
Thence running southerly 407.21 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to a point of
intersection with Assessors Map 11, Lots 43, 28, and 25;
Thence running easterly 456.33 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to the
southeast corner of said lot along the existing I-1 zone line;
Thence running northwesterly 429.57 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 28 to the
point intersecting Map 11, Lot 29 along the existing I-1 zone line;
Thence running northerly 504.58 feet by the property line of Map 11, Lot 29 along the
existing I-1 zone line to the point of beginning.
Entire parcel comprised of Assessors Map 11, Lot 28 and most of Assessors Map 11, Lot 29,
approximately 6.58 acres. Or take any action in relation thereto.
The complete petition is available for inspection during regular business hours at the Planning
Department and the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA. The public
is welcome to attend in person in Meeting Room 3 A/B, Mansfield Town Hall, Six Park Row,
Mansfield, MA.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
March 9, 2026
March 16, 2026

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
The Mansfield Planning Board will hold a CONTINUED public hearing on Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, at 7:00 pm, March 25, 2026, at 7:45 pm regarding the application of 150
Oakland Owner LLC for a Special Permit and Site Plan Application Modification pursuant to
Bylaw Sections 230-5.5 and 230-5.3 to amend the previously issued Special Permit/Site Plan
Approval at 150 Oakland Street to change the use of Building B, which is currently vacant,
from 8,500 SF of commercial use to eight (8) residential units, one (1) of which will be
affordable, and to reconfigure the interior of that building. The project site is owned by MCFA
Chocolate Factory, LP, and is shown on Assessor’s Map 030, Lot 039, within the Industrial 1 (I1) Zone. A complete application is available at the office of the Planning Department, located at
Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA, during regular business hours.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026

Town of Mansfield
Planning Board
Notice of Public Hearing
The Mansfield Planning Board will hold a CONTINUED public hearing on Wednesday,
December 10, 2025, January 14, 2026, February 11, 2026, March 11, 2026, March 25, 2026, at
8:30 pm in Meeting Room 3 A/B, Mansfield Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA,
regarding the application of Zakary Medeiros for a Special Permit Modification pursuant to
Bylaw Sections 230-5.5 at 249 Oakland Street for a driveway layout change. The project site is
owned by Arnold Medeiros Properties LLC and is shown on Assessor’s Map 030, Lot 136,
within the Industrial 1 2 (I-1) zone. A complete application is available at the office of the
Planning Department, located at Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA, during regular
business hours.
MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD
Mark Corsillo, Clerk
The Sun Chronicle
November 25, 2025
December 2, 2025